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KU51 WYR

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,412 mi
Last recorded92,412 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 WYR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 92,412 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 92,399 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 91,880 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,332 miles

nearside and offside lower outer body seals corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

nearside and offside lower outer body seals corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,813 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 85,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top swivel (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both O/s inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen marked (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs a N/S/F and O/S/R worse than the others (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,469 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Ball joint has slight play both track rod ends and both drumsticks slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box slightly insecure

both front tyres are cracking in the tread

Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,467 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at the front o/s lower engine (1.9.2a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills near rear subframe front mounts (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play both track rod ends and both drumsticks slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box slightly insecure

both front tyres are cracking in the tread

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,524 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,225 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,496 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,497 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 50,496 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front light lens cracked

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,062 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,062 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,319 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 31,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,730 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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KU51 WYR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU51 WYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU51 WYR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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